South-east Queensland school helps disengaged youth achieve an education through alternative programs

Lachlan used to find school “bland” and could not focus in classes that were dominated by theory.

But the hands-on approach at an independent school that has ditched the 9:00am to 3:00pm classroom structure of mainstream schools has invigorated the Year 11 student.

Arethusa College in Deception Bay offers the Australian curriculum with a flexible approach and alternative programs to help students who have disengaged get the most out of their education.